Dal and rice dhokla

Ingredients		Method
3 cups rice 1 cup black gram dal 1 cup curd 6 green chilies 1 tsp. grounded ginger A pinch of asafoetida Salt to taste 1 tbsp. ghee 1/2 tsp. soda bicarbonate 1/2 tbsp. black pepper (coarse)		Wash dal and rice together. Spread on a cloth and allow to dry in the sun. Grind coarsely. Mix warm water and curd in a bowl. Add the grinded mixture and mix well. Cover tightly and set aside for 6 to 8 hours. When fermented, add ground chilies, ginger, salt and asafetida. Mix well. Mix 1 tbsp. of ghee and soda into the batter. Pour a cupful of batter immediately onto a greased thali, sprinkle with Chilli powder and steam for 15 minutes. steam the remaining batter in a similar fashion till finished. When cool, cut into squares and place in a serving plate